"shore break" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shore break (uncountable)
  1. (surfing, slang) The area along the shoreline where waves break (as distinguished from other types of breaks). Tags: slang, uncountable Categories (topical): Surfing Related terms: beach break, point break, reef break
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